Broccolini with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Broccolini with Balsamic Vinaigrette! Perfectly blanched broccolini retains its crisp-tender texture and brilliant green hue, while a drizzle of tangy, homemade balsamic vinaigrette brings a delightful balance of sweetness, zest, and earthiness. This simple yet sophisticated recipe features a savory blend of Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and lemon zest in its dressing, making it a standout accompaniment to any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknights, special occasions, or even as a healthy snack. Serve it warm or at room temperature and let the vibrant flavors captivate your taste buds—a must-try recipe for vegetable lovers and foodies alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Broccolini
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the broccolini under cold running water and trim the ends of any tough stems.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.

Step 4

Blanch the broccolini in the boiling water for 2 minutes until it turns bright green and just begins to soften. Use tongs to immediately transfer it to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. After 1-2 minutes in the ice bath, drain and pat the broccolini dry.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to create the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and toss in the broccolini. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the water evaporates and the broccolini is warmed through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the broccolini. Toss gently to coat.

Step 8

Transfer the broccolini to a serving plate and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(623.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	649.9

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1482.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 18.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.0mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 98.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 29.5%